The family medicine specialist nurse´s role in primary health care management of patients with noncomunicable diseases in Slovenia (2020)

In 2011, a family medicine specialist nurse for preventing and controlling noncommunicable diseases was introduced to family medicine teams in Slovenia. The aim was to improve the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases and to distribute responsibilities for this within the team in a way that encourages more comprehensive high-quality care while increasing patients’ involvement in their care.

This case study is part of a series of case studies looking at how Member States are developing new roles for nurses working in primary care in order to address changing population health needs. The case studies are intended to inspire and support policy-makers, instructors, managers and clinicians to recognize and strengthen the contributions of nurses in strengthening health systems.